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| windypines |
Posted - Sep 07 2023 : 05:21:57 AM
I have been working slowly on Barbie clothes. Finding simple patterns on pinterest. I am making two of everything as we have two granddaughters.
So far I have 4 dresses, 4 flannel pj pants, (two for barbies, and two for ken), 2 tie on lace apron style to use with dresses, and one wedding dress. Kind of losing interest.....but got to keep going.
then I started making yo yo's for Christmas ornaments. Jingle bell on the bottom, and 2 each of 4 different sizes of yoyo's. Then a bow for the top. Makes a tree shape. I make ornaments for the grandkids every year. I can only say, good thing I am starting early. The YoYo's are taking me some time. lol I think I have yoyo's cut out for 10 ornaments. I have 8 grandkids and make extras for gifts. Will need a few more I am guessing.
Farming in WI
Michele
FGOTM June2019
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| MaryJanesNiece |
Posted - Dec 01 2023 : 12:44:58 PM
I agree with Dawn. I bet it will be tough for her, but the Christmas decorations can help bring her some happiness. Have fun making cookies and finding a tree!
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| ddmashayekhi |
Posted - Nov 30 2023 : 11:28:15 AM
Have fun finding the perfect trees in the woods by you Michele. I hope your mom decides to decorate. It will be a nice for her to remember all the happy Christmases she and your dad had together.
Dawn in IL
"November always seems to me the Norway of the year." — Emily Dickinson
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| windypines |
Posted - Nov 30 2023 : 03:23:16 AM
Thank you everyone for the kind comments. Makes me smile. Grace that a good one HoHoHo's. Presents are wrapped and house decorated. Next up go find a tree, and make some cookies with my ma. Still have to help her decorate her house, if she wants. This will be her first Christmas without my dad, so it is up to her what she wants done. They were married a few months short of 65 years.
Farming in WI
Michele
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| katmom |
Posted - Nov 29 2023 : 3:47:31 PM
Michele,,, lol! thank goodness for boring re-runs on TV,, I get more YoYos done ... lol or should I say, HoHoHo :>)
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
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| Red Tractor Girl |
Posted - Nov 29 2023 : 08:31:50 AM
Michele, you have created some lovely Christmas gifts! Love that idea of using a pillowcase to wrap gifts too!
Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Sister of the Year 2014-2015
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| quiltee |
Posted - Nov 27 2023 : 5:15:58 PM
That's a great needle holder, Michele.
I love pillowcases for wrapping, too.
And it's been a long time since Imade Barbie doll clothes - when I had a Barbie doll. LOL!
Farmgirl hugs,
Linda
Terrell, TX
Farm girl #1919
Farm Girl of the Month
August 2015, April 2017 and June 2023
"Women are Angels, and when someone breaks our wings, we simply continue to fly . . . on a broomstick - we're flexible, like that."
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| ddmashayekhi |
Posted - Nov 27 2023 : 07:13:30 AM
You've done a wonderful job making the gifts for your grandchildren. The pillowcases make a perfect wrapping for the snowshoes & the kids can use the pillowcases all year long! The last two shirts will hopefully come together for you once you can measure the boys.
Dawn in IL
"November always seems to me the Norway of the year." — Emily Dickinson
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| windypines |
Posted - Nov 27 2023 : 03:23:31 AM
Christmas gifts are almost done. I did go a totally different direction. I found a great deal on snowshoes. All the grandkids got a pair. I did make them all a pillowcase to wrap the snowshoes in. The western shirts, one is done, and going to wait on the other two till after Christmas so the boys can try the one on. After the work of making it, I want to make sure I am close on the sizing. After quilting for so long, it was hard to go back to clothes making. Lots of ripping out for some reason. Fun fun fun
Farming in WI
Michele
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| Wanda Sue |
Posted - Oct 14 2023 : 03:07:12 AM
Michele I love all of your handcrafted items, you have been very busy!
A day hemmed in prayer is less likely to unravel.
Farm Girl #3677
FGOTM August 2022 |
| windypines |
Posted - Oct 14 2023 : 02:31:55 AM
Heather the ornament is made out of yoyo's. I saw a picture on pinterest, no instructions, and made a pattern as I went along.
Grace I thought of your while making all those darn yoyo's, lol. I made about 15 of those little trees, times 8 yoyo's per tree. That was alot of yoyo's. haha
Farming in WI
Michele
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| katmom |
Posted - Oct 13 2023 : 6:59:03 PM
Oh Michele,,, luv the YoYo tree!!!! heeheehee!
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
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| MaryJanesNiece |
Posted - Oct 13 2023 : 1:02:05 PM
Michele, your ornament is so adorable! And your doll clothes are turning out great!
Krsita |
| ddmashayekhi |
Posted - Oct 13 2023 : 11:35:56 AM
Beautiful gifts! It's going to be a very Merry Christmas for your loved ones.
Dawn in IL
"I’m so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers!” Anne of Green Gables
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| nndairy |
Posted - Oct 13 2023 : 09:13:47 AM
That needle holder is a great idea. I can never find my pack of needles in my messy sewing drawer. Is the tree ornament made out of yo-yos?
~Heather
Farmgirl Sister #4701
September 2014 Farmgirl of the Month
"The purpose of life is to enjoy every moment" - Yogi teabag
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| Jokamartell |
Posted - Oct 12 2023 : 7:28:03 PM
Nice job, Michele!! I love the needle holder! :)
Karen :)
To quote one of my past preschoolers “Not one of those Karens, but a good Karen”! Haha |
| windypines |
Posted - Oct 12 2023 : 08:44:38 AM
  
pictures are the sewing machine needle holder. Doll clothes and this years ornament.
Farming in WI
Michele
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| ddmashayekhi |
Posted - Oct 12 2023 : 07:43:10 AM
Can't wait to see how the sewing machine needle holders turned out Michele. They sound super nice and convenient for sewing.
Dawn in IL
"I’m so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers!” Anne of Green Gables
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| windypines |
Posted - Oct 12 2023 : 02:47:38 AM
Grace I loved your chamois story!! oh my. I have also made sewing machine needle holders. I used clear vinyl to make pockets to hold the plastic needle packs. Then folded the holder and added a snap. That is for the ladies in my family. I will add pictures later today, incase any one is looking for ideas.
Farming in WI
Michele
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| quiltee |
Posted - Oct 11 2023 : 1:46:06 PM
Good luck with your Barbie clothes. Your granddaughter's will love them.
That's how I learned to sew - many many many years ago. Mine were very simple and now there are patterns available - and Pinterest is a great place to find them.
Farmgirl hugs,
Linda
Terrell, TX
Farm girl #1919
Farm Girl of the Month
August 2015, April 2017 and June 2023
"Women are Angels, and when someone breaks our wings, we simply continue to fly . . . on a broomstick - we're flexible, like that."
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| nndairy |
Posted - Oct 11 2023 : 1:40:13 PM
That sounds like a fun idea! I hope you had a great time at the fabric store :)
~Heather
Farmgirl Sister #4701
September 2014 Farmgirl of the Month
"The purpose of life is to enjoy every moment" - Yogi teabag
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| windypines |
Posted - Oct 09 2023 : 03:10:45 AM
I think I will be making western shirts for the three oldest grandkids. They are showing at their county fair now, and thought that would be nice for them. I plan on looking for material at a Mennonite store in Withee tomorrow. We ship cows down in that area and tomorrow is the day. I know this store has alot of material, and it is nicer to see it in person, then try to order online.
Farming in WI
Michele
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| quiltee |
Posted - Sep 10 2023 : 8:18:01 PM
LOL! Thanks, Debbie! I don't think I am making things fast enough. I need to Make a list of what I WANT to make and do one project until it is done and then go on to the next.
Farmgirl hugs,
Linda
Terrell, TX
Farm girl #1919
Farm Girl of the Month
August 2015, April 2017 and June 2023
"Women are Angels, and when someone breaks our wings, we simply continue to fly . . . on a broomstick - we're flexible, like that."
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| debbieklann |
Posted - Sep 10 2023 : 11:12:34 AM
Linda, you always get so much sewing done! You are inspiring!
Debbie Klann
Farmgirl Sister #770
2018 Farmgirl of the Year
"Well behaved women seldom make history"....Laurel Thatcher Ulrich |
| katmom |
Posted - Sep 10 2023 : 10:19:42 AM
Oh my stars! Michelle, you. making Barbie clothes so reminds me of my youth, when I ‘borrowed’ my dad’s. ‘chamois’ cloth to make a coat for my Barbie (I was about 11 at the time)…
The coat turned out great , but… when my dad found out… oh, it was Not a good day for Barbie or me!!
Moral of the story.. Ask first before taking dad’s chamois…
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
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| quiltee |
Posted - Sep 08 2023 : 1:38:29 PM
I, too, am hoping for a good sale. I am also going to put some of my stuff on sale at MJF Marketplace soon - to make room for new things.
Farmgirl hugs,
Linda
Terrell, TX
Farm girl #1919
Farm Girl of the Month
August 2015, April 2017 and June 2023
"Women are Angels, and when someone breaks our wings, we simply continue to fly . . . on a broomstick - we're flexible, like that."
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